Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 21, 2012

Hello and welcome to this week’s Carnival of Personal Finance. If any of you have seen me host carnivals before you know that I like to add in some funny clips about personal finance for your enjoyment. Well, this time I have done it again and put together some good laughs for you to enjoy on your Monday morning. I hope you enjoy them and the great articles they support. Plus, being frugal can also be green which to me is really important.

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2011

Guest Post Author Bio: Corey is the author and creator of 20′s Finances. His personal finance blog offers great ways to save money as well as tips to plan for the future. We now get news on our IPAD’s or smart phones and news comes to us so much faster. I know from personal experience how this trend is contributing to many people losing jobs. Many of my cousins, aunts and uncles worked for these paper mills. Go Green

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MAY 28, 2014

So often, being environmentally friendly and saving money go hand in hand. That’s good for the Earth and for personal finances. The truth is, there are plenty of things our grandparents and great grandparents did that were eco-friendly and frugal that we can easily do today. Here are some simple things our family does to be more environmentally friendly and to save money: 1. My husband and I cook a lot and often have leftovers.

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MAY 16, 2012

I started this site as a way of meeting some new people and having some interesting conversations and it has transformed into something much more than that. The site has grown and changed so much and I owe it all to you, my readers. While many personal finance sites focus on things such as getting out of debt, saving for retirement, and investing, what really matters to me the most is how we can live healthy prosperous lives. I am still in shock.

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FEBRUARY 9, 2012

This post was also included in the Carnival of Financial Planning – Edition #222 hosted by The Skilled Investor as well as the Canadian Finance Carnival #74 hosted by the Canadian Finance Blog and The Wealth Builder Carnival #65 hosted by My Wealth Builder. My Personal Finance Journey included YFS’s post, How to Keep Your House Clean without Spending a Lot of Green in the Festival of Frugality #322.

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AUGUST 20, 2012

Over my many years of environmental and personal finance writing, one of the most common things I get asked for is tips on how to save money on groceries. Stick to Mostly Veggies The average American eats over 200 pounds of meat per year, and all that meat gets expensive. The best thing you can do to save money on groceries is to cut back your meat consumption and increase the amount of vegetables you eat. expensive and B. Go Frugal Go Green

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APRIL 26, 2012

BuzzRaid hosted The Festival of Frugality #333 and included Marie’s post, A Green and Frugal Funeral. YFS’s post, 7 Time Management Tips that Will Help You Work More Efficiently was included in the Carnival of Personal Finance #358 hosted by Musings of an Abstract Aucklander. was included in the Totally Money Carnival #64 hosted by My Personal Finance Journey as well as the Carnival of Money Pros hosted by My Journey to Millions.

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MAY 3, 2012

My post, How to Network at Work and Increase Your Influence was included in the Carnival of Money Pros hosted by Money Cone as well as the Financial Carnival for Young Adults #10 hosted by 20’s Finances as well as Carnival of Financial Camaraderie #31 hosted by 101 Centavos. Many thanks to The Frugal Toad who hosted the Yakezie Carnival – Earth Day 2012 Edition and included my post, Increase Your Self-Confidence: 5 Easy Steps.

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OCTOBER 27, 2011

Following a pre-planned route not only saves money and fuel – it also reduces your carbon footprint while trekking to and fro to run errands. Know Your Strengths… and Weaknesses. Many people make attempts to save money on workday lunches and coffee stops, but fail miserably due to pressure from their workmates, and on-the-job stress. Does the organization you work for actively practice earth-friendly ways to save money and energy? Go Green

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DECEMBER 22, 2013

Spending our precious and all too limited time searching online and in stores. Sometimes, as we shop we see things we would like to own and decide to treat ourselves with a gift or two as well. I own a blog and some other websites and have been wanting a new camera to take pictures and videos for them. I always shop for Christmas wrapping paper, gift tags, boxes and really nice ornaments the week after Christmas. Cosmetics and jewelry.

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JANUARY 5, 2012

Many thanks to Canadian Finance Blog for including A. Blinkin’s post, Is a Penny Saved a Penny Earned at the Canadian Finance Carnival #69. Also thanks to The Ultimate Juggle who hosted the Yakezie Carnival and The Skilled Investor who hosted Carnival of Financial Planning – Edition #217 for both including it in their carnivals too. Funny about Money included Latisha’s post, How to Invest Like an Extreme Couponer in the Festival of Frugality.

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Finance Personal Finance 2012 Money 116

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MAY 8, 2011

This week’s theme is spring, spring cleaning that is, and I ain’t talking about those dust bunnies. I am talking about spring cleaning your finances and finding more ways you can save money. Today along with the great tips from my fellow personal finance bloggers, I am going to share with you six ways you can clean up your finances this season. FruGal presents Why you SHOULD sweat the small stuff when it comes to money – FruGal.

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MAY 26, 2011

Like I mentioned a couple weeks ago, my goal here at PET is to bring a wide range of viewpoints and strategies to the world of personal finance, living green, saving money, and being healthy. You have all met Derek from Life And My Finances who is bringing you tips on career building and earning extra money. I wish Chris the best in life now and in the future. She also enjoys gardening and spending time with her wonderful pets.

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JUNE 6, 2013

Greetings and happy Friday. Summer has arrived here and I have to say that I am loving it. I thrive in the heat and sunshine. She has lived the journey of being sunken in debt and then freeing herself and now she is trying to help others do the same with her new app. If so, don’t miss Green Panda’s post that will teach you how to get a call back next summer at Green Panda Treehouse: How Do You Excel at Your Summer Job?

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FEBRUARY 13, 2011

Prairie Eco-Thrifter has Been Featured in the Canadian Finance Carnival # 22 [link] #. Prairie Eco-Thrifter has Been Featured in the Carnival of Personal Finance # 295 [link] #. Prairie Eco-Thrifter has Been Featured in the Carnival of Personal Finance # 295 [link] #. Prairie Eco-Thrifter has Been Featured in the Canadian Finance Carnival # 22 [link] #. Why You Should Use Eco-Friendly and Natural Cleaners for Your Home [link] #.

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MARCH 26, 2012

One Cent at a Time hosted the Carnival of Financial Planning – Edition #228 and included Latisha’s post, Financial Advisor or Discount Broker? as did The Frugal Toad who hosted the Carnival of Retirement #11. Many thanks to Tackling Our Debt who hosted the Yakezie Carnival – Have Fun Edition and included Jana’s post, Green Energy Jobs: What Are Your Options?

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FEBRUARY 26, 2011

Prairie Eco-Thrifter has Been Featured in the Carnival of Personal Finance # 297 [link] #. Prairie Eco-Thrifter has Been Featured in the Canadian Finance Carnival # 24 [link] #. RT @ Green_Panda Handling Your Finances – What is Being Frugal? Green Panda Treehouse [link] I am frugal and I am proud to be #. TurboTax Giveaway, Oil Stocks, Groceries and More. Tweet. 0 saves Save. Cool Things I Read This Week [link] #.

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APRIL 11, 2011

5 Pieces of Advice to Tell Your Child About Money is a series that ran every Tuesday until today where some of the top personal finance bloggers share their thoughts on this topic. It seems that so many kids these days have no idea about personal finance and have not been taught the skills on how to manage money for the future. Many of them don’t have to work hard for what they have and so they haven’t developed an appreciation and respect for money earned.

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JANUARY 7, 2011

Yes, we are headed to explore the temples and ruins from centuries before. We booked our flights on Tuesday and are now planning the different sites we want to visit when we are there. So far we will be trekking through China, Thailand, and Cambodia. As usual there were a ton of great reads floating around the blogosphere written by my pals in the Yakezie network as well as some other personal finance bloggers. Going Frugal. Going Green.

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MARCH 10, 2011

Last week I told you that my hubby and I were headed to BC to visit my grandfather whom I hadn’t seen in 8 years. Strangely, it was like we hadn’t missed a beat and had been in touch this whole time. It felt so great to see him and bond. We took him and his wife to the aquarium where we spent 5 hours having a blast. Then we went for a real nice dinner and dessert. We also went for a walk to the chocolate shop and had a few visits at their new place.

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Kids and Family March 2011 Finance 122

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MAY 10, 2012

The Skilled Investor , Editor Budgeting and Economics Little House presents The Five Tool Budgeter posted at Little House in the Valley , saying, “In baseball, a five-tool player is one who excels in some of the game’s major skills: fielding, base running, hitting for power, hitting for contact, and throwing ability. Failure to monitor your consumption expenditures means that they are flying blindly regarding their future finances. Norton and now in its ninth edition.

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FEBRUARY 18, 2011

We are co-hosting a bday party for a dear friend of mine this Saturday and we are in charge of all the food. Therefore the last couple days have been spent planning the menu and the groceries. We have had some kinks with our itinerary and corresponding flights so we have be trying to plan a route that works with the flight patterns. If you any of you have been to Asia and have some suggestions, please send them my way. Going Frugal. Going Green.

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JANUARY 28, 2011

Well, I signed up for 2 of the 3 I need to complete which are to take place this weekend and one other weekend in February. With getting ready for our trip to Vancouver and our trip to Asia and getting the house ready in case we have a flood here, my time is quite limited. In order to go to Asia we have to get 4 visas which is a tedious process and takes a lot of time. We also have to plan our itinerary, get our vaccines, and pack. Going Frugal.

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JANUARY 14, 2011

Well, I don’t know about you but this week has felt very long and tiring. Both my husband and I have been feeling quite tired this week. If the dusting and vacuuming gets pushed one day, that’s ok. We have a lot going on the next couple months so I am striving to keep this calm approach and find balance the next while. My husband and I did when we got married and it works well for us. Going Frugal. Going Green.

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OCTOBER 28, 2012

People across the country are reining in their spending and pinching pennies in a concerted effort to save more money. The American culture is wrought with excessive spending so it is no surprise that the typical household overspends on necessities such as food, gas, utilities, and phone usage. Paying for prepared meals is convenient and tasty, but it’s also more expensive and usually less healthy. And, be sure to eat your leftovers!

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FEBRUARY 20, 2011

Super Sexy Frugal Valentine’s Day [link] via @ BudgetsAreSexy Gosh these games bring back memories! #. Do You Need Travel Insurance – [link] We used to get it but now we opt out and just use what we get from our employer #. RT @ wellheeledblog Carnival of Personal Finance: Cupid Edition | Well Heeled Blog [link] #. Festival of Frugality # 268 – Cheapskate Jake Edition – February 15th, 2011 – My Personal Finance J.

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JANUARY 21, 2011

I guess I have been making an effort to notice the great things in my life lately and it has been paying off; I go through most days feeling really content and happy. I was dressed warm and dancing away. My hands were banging on my legs, my head was bobbing, and I had a bounce in my step. I figured hey, why not spread the happiness around and put a smile on everyone’s face. We personally have CIBC Aeroplan cards which we find work great.

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FEBRUARY 4, 2011

This year we participated in a fantasy football league and I must admit that both my husband and I became addicted. Most of the conversations we had with each other over the three months was what trades to make and who was an early pick up. You don’t have the stress of presents and huge dinners to prepare. It is just a fun night with friends and family rooting for their team and munching on whatever potluck treats were brought. Going Frugal.

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FEBRUARY 11, 2011

Remover the cube and plant a big kiss on your partner. When you both have an electric charge, lean over and slowly aim for each other’s lips. Hershey’s Kisses kiss : Prepare a small bag of Hershey’s Kisses and slip it into your loved one’s purse, briefcase, or lunch kit. Attach a note that reads “Sorry, I can’t be there in person, but think of me and do the following: close your eyes and place the candy between your lips.

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